Donegal County Council

06/11/2026

The Mayor of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Pauric McGarvey, welcomed the commencement of construction on a new social housing development at An Chúirt Ghlas, Rossgarrow, Milford. The development, being delivered by Donegal County Council under the Design and Build programme, represents an investment of €4.4 million through the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's Social Housing Investment Programme and will provide 12 much-needed social housing units for the Milford area.

Full details - https://www.donegalcoco.ie/en/news/2026/november/sod-turned-on-new-social-housing-development-at-an-chuirt-ghlas-rossgarrow-milford/



Chuir Méara Leitir Ceanainn-Bhaile na nGallóglach, Pauric McGarvey, fáilte roimh an obair thógála a tosaíodh ar fhorbairt nua tithíochta sóisialta ag An Chúirt Ghlas, An Ros Garbh, Baile na nGallóglach. Tá an fhorbairt ar bun ag Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall faoin chlár Tógála agus Deartha. Is infheistíocht €4.4 milliún é seo, atá á dhéanamh mar chuid de Chlár Infheistíochta Tithíochta Sóisialta na Roinne Tithíochta, Rialtais Áitiúil agus Oidhreachta, agus cuirfear 12 aonad tithíochta sóisialta ar fáil – rud atá de dhíth go mór i gceantar Bhaile na nGallóglach.

Tuilleadh eolais - https://www.donegalcoco.ie/ga/nuacht/2026/november/an-chead-fhod-bainte-ag-forbairt-nua-tithiochta-soisialta-an-chuirt-ghlas-an-ros-garbh-baile-na-ngalloglach-5-samhain-2026/

06/11/2026

The final free WEEE Ireland collection event takes place tomorrow in Falcarragh.

📍 Dennis McCallion's Yard, opposite Cassidy's Quarry, Falcarragh
📅 Saturday 7 November
⏰ 10am - 4pm

It's the perfect opportunity to recycle old and unused electrical items from your home, shed or garage.

♻️ Bring your:

➡️ Small and large appliances
➡️ TVs and monitors
➡️ Computers and mobile phones
➡️ Electrical tools and toys
➡️ Cables, chargers and batteries

Anything with a plug, battery or cable is accepted free of charge.

06/11/2026

Could communications support help your circular initiative reach more people?

Circular.ie is offering €100,000 in grants to help community initiatives strengthen their physical and digital presence and, for more established projects, grow their reach nationally.

Grants of €1,000, €5,000 and €10,000 are available. Applications close 9 November 2026.

06/11/2026

Road Works
Surfacing Works will start on the R245 in the townland of Castleshanaghan on the 12th November 2026 @ 9.00am. Powered by MapAlerter.ie

Nov 06 2026: Surfacing Works will start on the R245 in the townland of Castleshanaghan on the 12th November 2026 @ 9.00am.

05/11/2026

Outdoor Events Licencing

Commencement of remaining elements of Part 16 of the Planning and Development Act 2024

New legislation underpinning the licensing of outdoor events came into operation on 9 September 2026.

Please note there are changes to timelines for applying for a licence as well as requesting a Pre-application Consultation ahead of submitting an application.

Please find the Planning and Development Act 2024 Commencement Circular No. 2026/02 for further details.

https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/cd80a7a6/PDA_2024_Commencement_Circular_No_2026_02_Event_Licensing.pdf

Further details, with forms and templates can be accessed from the council’s website at:

https://www.donegalcoco.ie/en/services/planning/development-management/licensing/outdoor-events-licence/

Queries in relation to outdoor events licencing can be directed to [email protected]

04/11/2026

💗🩷 Donegal lights up Pink | 4th November 🩷💗

Donegal County Council together with Queen’s University Walkie Talkie Girlies Society is proud to see our county shine pink in solidarity with women and girls everywhere.

Every woman and girl deserves a safe environment to live free from fear, violence, and abuse.

These pink lights are more than a symbol - They are a commitment to listen, support, stand together, and never stop striving for change.

💗 No woman should have to live in fear. Every woman deserves to feel safe. Together, we can help create a future free from violence 💗

04/11/2026

Your Fire Service is there when it matters most, helping to keep our communities safe every day.

Think you could do the same? Apply now at donegalcoco.ie/recruitment

04/11/2026

Winter Maintenance Designated Routes 01,02,03,04,05,06,07,09,10,12,13,14,15,17,18,LT to be salted from 6am, on Thursday, 05 November
Check map: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/winter
Assume that no road is ice free
Plan. Prepare. Be Aware.
Beidh na Leatóirí Salainn ar na bealtaí 01,02,03,04,05,06,07,09,10,12,13,14,15,17,18,LT ó 6rn, Déardaoin, 05 Samhna
Tuilleadh eolais: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/winter
Ná glac go bhfuil na bóithre saor ó shioc
Plean. Ullmhaigh. Bí Feasach.

04/11/2026

All Winter Maintenance designated Routes to be salted from 6am, on Wednesday, 04 November
Check map: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/winter
Assume that no road is ice free
Plan. Prepare. Be Aware
Beidh na Leatóirí Salainn ar na bóithre uilig i nDún na nGall atá ar an liosta cothabhála geimhridh ó 6rn, Dé Céadaoin, 04 Samhna
Tuilleadh eolais: https://www.donegalcoco.ie/winter
Ná glac go bhfuil na bóithre saor ó shioc.
Plean. Ullmhaigh. Bí Feasach.